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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock Appears With Donald Trump In Oval Office As POTUS Signs Executive Order On Concert Ticket Reselling
Kid Rock appeared with Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday evening for what has become a daily ritual for the president: the signing of an executive order. This time, the EO was aimed at ticket scalping. The order simply directs the Federal Trade Commission to work with the Attorney General to make sure that laws are enforced. More from Deadline Donald Trump-Aligned Cable TV Network Newsmax Skyrockets In IPO; Shares Up More Than 700% White House Correspondents' Association Scraps Plans For Comedian Amber Ruffin At Upcoming Dinner WHCA Warns That Trump White House Control Of Briefing Room Seating Would Make It "Easier To Exact Punishment" On Outlets Over Their Coverage The entertainer, appearing in a red, white and blue outfit, said the problem is in ticket resellers, using bots and algorithms, buying up blocks of prized concert tickets and driving up the price. 'Anyone who has bought a concert ticket in the last decade, maybe 20 years, not matter what, knows it is a conundrum,' Kid Rock said. '… They get all the good tickets to your favorite shows you want to go to, and then they are relisted immediately sometimes for a 4[00], 500 percent markup.' He said artists don't see ay of that money. 'Ultimately, I think this is a great first step. I would love down the road if there'd be some legislation that could actually put a cap on the resale of tickets.' Trump referred to Kid Rock as 'Bob,' for his real name, Robert James Ritchie. Kid Rock has set up a meeting with Trump and Bill Maher, who long has made the president a butt of his jokes and satire. The rocker's appearance may signal that a meeting will take place soon, with one source saying it may happen as soon as Tuesday. The White House and reps for Maher did not respond to requests for comment. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday, 'I got a call from a very good guy, and friend of mine, Kid Rock, asking me whether or not it would be possible for me to meet, in the White House, with Bill Maher, a man who has been unjustifiably critical of anything, or anyone, TRUMP. I really didn't like the idea much, and don't like it much now, but thought it would be interesting. The problem is, no matter how much he likes your Favorite President, ME, he will publicly proclaim what a terrible guy I am, etc., very much like the Democrats at my recent Address to the Joint Session of Congress, where I stated, correctly, that no matter what I said or did, they wouldn't stand, they wouldn't applaud, they wouldn't smile or laugh and, certainly, they wouldn't be in any way 'nice.' Who knows, though, maybe I'll be proven wrong? In any event, I'm doing a favor for a friend. I look forward to meeting with Bill Maher, Kid Rock and, I believe, even the Legendary Dana White will be present. It might be fun or, it might not, but you will be the first to know!' Best of Deadline How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 'Severance' Cast Through Seasons 1 & 2: Innies, Outies, Severed And Unsevered Sean "Diddy" Combs: An Updated Timeline Of Charges, Allegations & Consequences The Rap Mogul Faces
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Quotes of the Week: FBI, Suits LA, Harley Quinn, The Rookie and More
While our Outies are still thinking about that Severance Season 2 finale, our Innies have been hard at work rounding up this edition of Quotes of the Week. Per usual, the list below features more than a dozen of the most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted and unscripted from broadcast, cable and streaming series. More from TVLine Quotes of the Week: I May Destroy You, Greenleaf, Yellowstone and More Quotes of the Week: Stargirl, Blindspot, Penny Dreadful, S.H.I.E.L.D. and More Quotes of the Week: The Twilight Zone, Search Party, Yellowstone and More This time around, we've got bon mots and zingers from FBI, The Rookie, Grey's Anatomy, Severance, Daredevil: Born Again, Abbott Elementary, The White Lotus, Everybody's Live With John Mulaney, Farmer Wants a Wife and more. Also featured in this week's roundup: Jennifer Tilly delivers a stellar Real Housewives of Beverly Hills voiceover, Suits LA fails to stomach some hard liquor and Beyond the Gates makes a steamy impression. Plus, we've got double doses of Harley Quinn and The Righteous Gemstones. Scroll through the list below to see all of our picks for the week, then hit the comments and tell us if we missed any of your faves! (With contributions from Vlada Gelman, Rebecca Luther, Charlie Mason, Matt Webb Mitovich, Dave Nemetz, Ryan Schwartz and Andy Swift) 'At least you'll have a chance at living.' 'But I want to live with you.' Mark (Adam Scott) lets Helly (Britt Lower) know he doesn't want to escape Lumon if she can't come with him 'Now turn off that self-destruct, so you and I can get turned on. If you know what I mean.' 'We know what you mean!' Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) needs no further reminder that her mom (Susie Essman) means to bone Brainiac 'So, you wanna go f—k s—t up?' 'You had me at 'wanna go f—k.'' Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) mark the end of another season with their usual plans '[Miles, locked inside a shop] Help!' 'No, no — this is what's called a 'teachable moment.'' Tim (Eric Winter) stops Celina from freeing Miles 'Could it have been a Skrull?' Facing a mound of evidence against him, Matt's new client grasps at shape-shifting straws 'It's not easy looking for a guy with two different-colored eyes without seeming like you want a date.' 'What, Scola, you're telling me you don't know how to flirt?' Scola (John Boyd) shares with Jubal (Jeremy Sisto) the snag with their latest manhunt 'But you're not a Buddhist!… Honey, you're not from China!' Victoria (Parker Posey) doesn't understand why a nice American girl like her daughter Piper would want to join a Thai monastery 'Just so you know, this is consent. Do you guys do that here? We just started.' Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) assures her handsome Thai spa buddy Pornchai that he has the green light 'Goddammit, Harvey, you lied! This is awful! I'm getting a pineapple juice.' Eddie (Carson A. Egan) is not a fan of the whiskey that Harvey ordered 'Previously on Crazy Yacht From Hell…' Beyond just promoting her to full-time Housewife, Bravo also needs to hire Jennifer Tilly to record all voiceovers from now on 'Evynn has just lost her damn mind. Who the hell does she think she is?' 'Your protégé.' Richard (James Pickens Jr.) refuses to read the room in which Catherine (Debbie Allen) is fuming 'Now I know a lawyer. If I get in trouble, you can get me off… multiple times, if necessary.' Eva (Ambyr Michelle) makes sure the first impression she makes on Tomás lasts 'Revolting. We sent our damn boy to military school to whip him into shape. He came back worse, and now he knows how to kill people.' Jesse (Danny McBride) is disappointed with his son Pontius' trajectory in life 'I'm a big-time TV mogul now, Lori. The biggest! Don't be jealous, Eli.' 'Jealous of what?' 'That I'm Tyler Perry, and you ain't! You're more like Luke Perry. Dead.' When delivered with Baby Billy's (Walton Goggins) cadence, sibling-in-law rivalry is always funny (even when the subject matter is dark) 'We even made it into the Netflix Top 10! Our show is right up there alongside Latino culture clash sitcom Welcome to the Family, a true crime doc about Gabby Petito, a Tyler Perry soap opera and Temptation Island. Netflix viewers have spoken loud and clear, and they are saying, 'We will watch whatever you show us.'' 'And I'll go hide the white kid. Anyone have bronzer?' Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) tries to help the teachers hide contraband from the school district reps 'I ain't complaining, but… I thought this was a family show!' Farmer Jay is gifted with a framed photo of Julia as (scantily clad) cowgirl Best of TVLine Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now The Best Streaming Services in 2024: Disney+, Hulu, Max and More
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Severance Boss Dan Erickson breaks down Season 2 finale.
Adam Scott and Britt Lower in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. All hell broke loose beneath the floorboards of Lumon Industries in the Season 2 finale of Apple TV+'s Severance, as Mark S. (Adam Scott) completed the mysterious MDR file known only as 'Cold Harbor," and set off a bizarre chain of events that could only be pulled by the most audacious television series of the modern age. Written by series creator/showrunner Dan Erickson and directed by executive producer Ben Stiller, Season 2, Episode 10 (aptly named after the above mentioned MDR file) clocks in at nearly an hour-and-a-half and solves a number of lingering unknowns, while simultaneously raising a few dozen more — in true Severance fashion! With the chasm between Innies and Outies greater than ever before, I caught up with Mr. Erickson, who was kind enough to walk me through the finale's biggest moments and lightly tease how they pave the way for a potential third season. Adam Scott in 'Severance,' now streaming on Apple TV+. In one of the most stunning sequences of the entire show — both narratively and creatively — Mark Scout finally has a face-to-face (sort of) with his Innie over a series of pre-recorded videos. What begins as a tender meeting of the minds, soon devolves into a heated argument over whether Innie Mark should help his Outie free Outie Mark's wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman), from the bowels of Lumon. Erickson: That was something I always wanted to do. I think it's very interesting that it happens at this point on the show. Because Innie Mark is, at this point, in his development where he's come to realize that he himself is a person. He has value, he has love in his life, he has friends, and he has community. So the fact that this happens to be when his Outie shows up suddenly wanting something from him and, in fact, expecting him to basically give up his life so that the Outie can have his wife back, it's something that an earlier, less evolved version of Innie Mark might have been willing to do. But this guy has some questions about it, and it was one of my favorite things we've ever shot. I had no idea if it would work until it was done. When you're shooting a scene like that, it doesn't feel like it's going to feel [when it's done] , because you're shooting it in pieces, and the editing is so important to it. But the first time I actually saw that scene, I openly wept because I really didn't know if it was gonna work — and then it did. "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. While Severance still hasn't given us all the pieces of the puzzle, we now know that Innie Mark S's Macro Data Refinement work has been about creating numerous Innie identities for Gemma this whole time. With that said, we still don't have a concrete answer for why splitting Gemma's personality again and again (à la Voldermort and his Horcruxes) is so important to the folks running Lumon. Erickson: That's something I think we had built toward, and some people had kind of — at least partially — come to, which is this idea that the different clusters of numbers and the way that they make you feel align with the Four Tempers; and that these are the essential building blocks of a human being. I always thought there was something beautiful in the fact that when Mark was staring at the screen, at this sea of numbers he doesn't understand, he was [actually] looking into his wife's soul. These were pieces of her that he was able to skillfully find because he knows her so well and because of their connection. There was something equal parts beautiful and horrible in that, but at the same time, he's kind of ripping her soul apart and making these other versions of her without realizing what he's doing. It's that thing where there's something sweet and something truly nightmarish. That's Severance for you, I guess. Tramell Tillman in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. Seth Milchick has been disrespected by Lumon so many times, one has to wonder why the recently-christened manager of the Severed Floor hasn't told his superiors to shove it indefinitely (the 'devour feculence' comment notwithstanding, of course). The company-sanctioned condescension continues when Milchick engages in a bizarre comedy routine with a wax figure of Lumon founder Kier Eagan once Mark S. completes the 'Cold Harbor' file. Erickson: Getting disrespected by a wax dummy is kind of the last straw — or at least it would be for me. I think I might have decked that thing in the face, to be honest with you. That was one of my favorite scenes we've ever shot. It was just so weird. In a way, it reminded me of work events I've been to where the bosses get up and do a little banter, and we're all supposed to sit there and laugh, even though it's not funny. In this case, Mark and Helly are staring down the barrel of non-existence. I think they kind of understand that they're not going to necessarily continue to exist now that they've done this and yet, they're expected to watch this little comedy routine. That felt very Lumon to me. Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower in 'Severance,' now streaming on Apple TV+. The completion of 'Cold Harbor' warrants more than erasers, Chinese finger traps, a 5-minute dance party, or a stack of delicious waffles drowned in maple syrup. For the really big celebrations, Lumon breaks out an entire marching band, courtesy of the Choreography & Merriment department. Still, it raises two very important questions: 1) Are these musical Innies always on call? and 2) How did they learn to play their instruments? Erickson: Those guys were incredible. They rehearsed so long on that set. I went down and watched, and just marveled at what they were able to do. I think it's really funny there's this marching band that seemingly only exists for very specific moments like this. I love that they hold up the cards to make Mark's face for the ceiling that's like two feet above them that clearly nobody can see. Stuff like that tickles me. But I've always found something a little bit unsettling about marching bands. There's such an exuberance and it's a cool artistic expression, but it's also a bunch of people moving in unison in this vaguely military way. It's literally people in uniform meant to look and act and move the same. So again, something about that felt very Lumon to me. Gwendoline Christie, Britt Lower and Adam Scott in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. Since Episode 3, fans have wondered why Lumon keeps a herd of goats on the Severed Floor under a department dubbed 'Mammalians Nurturable.' Based on the finale, it seems that the animals are born and bred for some kind of cult-like ritual sacrifice seemingly related to the completion of each MDR file. Erickson: I want people to know I was never going to hurt Emile. That was never a possibility. I said that going in. I was like, 'We are not killing this goat.' So we didn't and Emile ended up being saved. It's clear that this is a ritualistic thing. It's clear from Lorne's line about, 'How many more must I give?' that this has happened before. But in terms of what the implications of that are, we still don't fully know yet as viewers. Adam Scott and Britt Lower in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. At long last, Gemma is finally freed from the clutches of Lumon and able to pick up her life with Mark. Well, half of that statement is correct. After getting Gemma to the exit stairwell, Mark S. is faced with a monumental decision: Allow his Outie to get everything he wants or stay on the Severed Floor with Helly R.? Despite Outie Gemma's distraught pleas to open the door, Innie Mark ultimately chooses his own needs over his Outie's. It's hard to watch, but that's exactly what Erickson intended. Erickson: It represents him choosing his own life and his own identity and prioritizing that over the needs of his Outie. I think that it's been a long journey for him to get there. I think it's noteworthy that the first thing we see this season is him coming out of the elevator and running straight to Wellness to see if Ms. Casey is there — as opposed to going to MDR to see if Helly and his friends are there. Because I think at that point in his journey, he still sees himself as living for his Outie, which is what he's always been trained to believe. But this season sees him coming to value himself and his experiences. It's a horrifying moment, and it should be, because Gemma is blameless in this and she's having this horrible moment of watching him leave in a moment where it seemed like they were actually going to get away together. But it felt like the only emotionally honest choice for Innie Mark to make, because the fact is he's looking at this woman and he may sympathize with her, but the the woman that he loves is standing behind him. Britt Lower and Adam Scott in "Severance," now streaming on Apple TV+. After choosing Helly R. over Gemma, Mark S. and his Innie paramour join hands and run in slow-motion through the labyrinthine halls of the Severed Floor to the tune of Noel Harrison's 'The Windmills of Your Mind.' From the music choice to the visual language to the final freeze frame and zoom-in, the conclusion oozes retro influence (think Logan's Run). Erickson: I just have to tip my hat to Ben Stiller with that. We have talked a lot about these interesting, paranoid '60s/'70s thrillers and sci-fi pieces that are such an aesthetic inspiration for the show. That moment to me shows a shift in the tone a little bit where this thing that started as a workplace comedy [has become] something that is exploring themes of survival and identity. And so, I think that it's a way to stylistically show the transition that we've made on the show from one thing into another. All of Severance Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV+
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. Phil Says He's Embedded With ICE For Immigration Operation In Chicago
Dr. Phil McGraw said on Sunday that he's embedding with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials as they conduct what federal officials are calling 'targeted operations' to enforce immigration law in Chicago. In a post on X, McGraw said that 'it's a pretty high risk mission we're going on. This truly is a targeted ICE mission, because they're not sweeping neighborhoods like people are trying to imply.' He said that ICE has identified 270 'high value targets.' More from Deadline 'Saturday Night Live' Cold Open Features Lin-Manuel Miranda As 'Hamilton' Getting Quickly Frozen In Time By A Riffing "King" Donald Trump Bill Gates: 3-Hour Trump Dinner "Productive;" Elon Musk's Wading Into Overseas Politics "Insane" Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary After Vice President JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie Vote 'These are known criminals and terrorists,' McGraw said. 'We're talking about murderers, child traffickers, child rapists. We're talking about bad actors, both in the countries they've come from, and since they've been here in the United States.' McGraw's Merit Street Media planned live coverage on its app. McGraw indicated that he was joining Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, to observe the operations. ICE released a statement earlier today, saying that the agency, 'along with federal partners, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, CBP and the U.S. Marshals Service, began conducting enhanced targeted operations today in Chicago to enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping potentially dangerous criminal aliens out of our communities.' Also joining the operation was Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general who was personal attorney to Trump, according to the Chicago office of the Drug Enforcement Administration, per the Chicago Sun-Times. McGraw interviewed Trump during the presidential campaign, aligning with Trump's contention that he had been unfairly targeted by the justice system. McGraw also spoke at Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, held less than two weeks before the presidential election. More to come. Best of Deadline 'Severance' Cast Through Seasons 1 And 2: Innies, Outies, Severed and Unsevered 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More Everything We Know About 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 5 So Far
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike Multi-Year Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing 'focused on growth, innovation and the advancement of artists' and songwriters' success.' Per the deal, consumers and artists alike will gain access to new paid subscription tiers, bundling options for music and other audio content and a richer catalog of audio-visual offerings. The collaboration aims to 'advance the next era of streaming innovation' and continue subscriber growth and retention by deepening artist-fan interactions and advancing music monetization. More from Deadline Drake Claims UMG & Spotify "Conspired" To "Artificially Inflate" Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Spotify Adds Subscribers As Q3 Revenue Grows, Stock Pops Donald Trump Heading To Joe Rogan's Podcast In Austin Same Day VP Is In Houston The publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group across Spotify's current product portfolio in the U.S. and several other countries, reinforcing a 'mutually beneficial relationship for songwriters on the platform,' per UMG's press release on the matter. Having been under fire before for not providing adequate royalties to artists, the streaming platform and music corporation are renewing their 'commitment to artist-centric principles' through Spotify's application of fraud detection and enforcement to ensure proper payouts for audience engagement. Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group Sir Lucian Grainge said in a statement, 'When we first presented our vision for the next stage in the evolution of music subscription several months ago—Steaming 2.0—this is precisely the kind of partnership development we envisioned. This agreement furthers and broadens the collaboration with Spotify for both our labels and music publisher, advancing artist-centric principles to drive greater monetization for artists and songwriters, as well as enhancing product offerings for consumers.' Meanwhile, Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder and CEO, added, 'For nearly two decades, Spotify has made good on its commitment to return the music industry to growth, ensuring that we deliver record payouts to the benefit of artists and songwriters each new year. This partnership ensures we can continue to deliver on this promise by embracing the certainty that constant innovation is key to making paid music subscriptions even more attractive to a broader audience of fans around the world.' Best of Deadline 'Severance' Cast Through Seasons 1 And 2: Innies, Outies, Severed and Unsevered 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More Everything We Know About 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 5 So Far Sign in to access your portfolio
